TEAM OF THE YEAR: De Gea and Sterling in, THREE Chelsea and City stars, no Arsenal players

EXPRESS SPORT has carefully whittled down the best players of 2014 to create a Premier League Team of the Year.

The Spanish shot-stopper has been by far the most consistent Manchester United player of the year, and was voted by team-mates and fans alike as United's player of the 2013/14 season.

Right-Back: Nathaniel Clyne

Clyne has been central to Southampton's incredible form under both Mauricio Pochettino and Ronald Koeman - earning an England cap for his stellar performances.

Centre-Back: John Terry

What more can be said of John Terry? The former England captain has been a rock for Chelsea and is getting even better at the ripe old age of 34.

Centre-Back: Vincent Kompany

The Belgian defender helped Manchester City pip Liverpool to their second Premier League title and continues to lead his team with professionalism and determination.

Left Back: Leighton Baines

Everton's Leighton Baines is the blueprint for other wing-backs to emulate. The England star helped the Toffees cement fifth-place with his driving runs and terrific set-pieces.

Midfielder: Raheem Sterling

Though he has only just turned 20, Raheem Sterling has conducted himself with great maturity. The forward was an essential component of Liverpool's title challenge and England's best player at the World Cup.

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Eden Hazard is expected to sign a new deal with Chelsea in the coming days

Midfielder: Nemanja Matic

Re-signing for Chelsea for a whopping £21m in January, Nemanja Matic's performances show that he is worth every penny. The midfield enforcer is one of Mourinho's favourites, and allows the Blues' flair players to play with total freedom.

Midfielder: David Silva

The tricky Spanish star is a stalwart of Manchester City's midfield, providing a host of assists and goals to help Manuel Pellegrini win his first Premier League title.

Midfielder: Eden Hazard

Hazard's dynamic, energetic and determined performances have allowed the Belgian to waltz into our Team of the Year. Chelsea fans will be desperate to tie the 23-year-old to a new deal.

Striker: Sergio Aguero

Some have described Manchester City as a one man team this year - not an easy thing to achieve considering the dozens of stars occupying the wage bill at the Etihad.

But the Argentine striker is head and shoulders above any of his team-mates and could fire City to yet another title.

Striker: Wilfried Bony

You may have been expecting to see Luis Suarez alongside Aguero; however his move to Barcelona means Wilfried Bony has earned a spot in our team.

The Swansea man has scored more goals than any other Premier League player in this calendar year and could help Garry Monk achieve a Europa League position.